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Where is Nepal and where does Nepal belong?

Nepal is located at the southern foot of the Himalayas, bordering China in the north and India on the other three sides.

Nepal is the abbreviation of the federal democratic Republic of Nepal. It is an independent country, with Kathmandu as its capital, and belongs to a landlocked country in the mountainous areas of South Asia.

Lumbini, Nepal is the birthplace of Sakyamuni, the founder of Buddhism. There are many countries in ancient Nepal. In 1769, Nepal was unified and the Shah Dynasty was established. In the late 18th century, the Nepalese kingdom paid tribute to the Qing emperor in China. In May 28, Nepal abolished the monarchy and changed its name to the Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal.

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Nepal is an agricultural country, 8% of its citizens are engaged in agricultural production, and its economy is heavily dependent on foreign aid. One third of its budget expenditure comes from foreign donations and loans, making it one of the least developed poor countries in the world.

Tourism is Nepal's pillar industry. Nepal is located in the southern foothills of the Himalayas, and its hiking and mountaineering industries are developed. Tourists to Nepal are mainly Asian tourists, most of whom are from India and China, followed by tourists from Western Europe and North America.

China and Nepal are friendly neighbors, and the two peoples have a history of friendly exchanges for thousands of years. In the Tang Dynasty, Princess Chi Zhen of Nepal married Tubo Zambsongzangambu. During the Yuan Dynasty, Anika, a famous Nepalese craftsman, came to China to supervise the construction of Baita Temple in Beijing. On August 1st, 1955, Nepal and the People's Republic of China established diplomatic relations.

Reference: Baidu Encyclopedia-Nepal